Latest Taxpayers’ Union Poll: National’s Woes Continue as Trends Turn Sour
The big worry is that Labour needs the nutters in the Greens and the racists in Te Pāti Māori to govern. That is a toxic mix waiting to happen if the centre-right does not get its act together.
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Luxon the Albatross: National Sinks While Coalition Clings to Life
National caucus members who want to keep their jobs should act soon. The longer Luxon stays, the deeper the hole becomes.
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National Reshuffle Shows Luxon Clearing the Decks for 2026
Luxon is trying to steady the ship before the election year proper begins. Whether this mix of promotions, sideways moves and quiet exits delivers the discipline and focus National needs remains to be seen.
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